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Home court advantage is a real thing that exists in sporting events. Teams typically have a more challenging time on the road because of conditions such as the crowd being against them or unfamiliarity. But ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders’ trip to Los Angeles, quarterback Derek Carr says that their upcoming game against the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady and Richard Sherman have some history between them. The two faced each other during the 2012 NFL season, and their post-game interaction gave birth to one of the NFL’s earliest memes. Now, as Sherman suits up for Brady’s Buccaneers, the former couldn’t help but reminisce on that iconic photo. […]

It’s never easy to come out as part of the LGBT community. Despite an improvement in how most people accept gay people, there’s still a lingering sense of fear. For Las Vegas Raiders lineman Carl Nassib, however, the decision was an easy because of one simple reason. Speaking on Comeback Stories with Darren Waller and […]

Enes Kanter is a devout follower of his religion. The Boston Celtics center is a Muslim by faith, and he makes sure to follow the traditions of the Muslims to the T. He believes in all the core beliefs his religion preaches So when Kanter was asked about players citing religious beliefs as reason to […]

After stepping away from the Octagon in 2015, Nick Diaz returned to the UFC ring for the first time tonight. He faced an old foe Robbie Lawler. Even though Diaz lost via technical knock-out in the third round, the former Strikeforce welterweight champion is glad to be back competing. Regarding his return to the UFC, […]

It’s common knowledge at this point that Kyrie Irving’s mind works on a different level than us. However, this newest revelation about the Brooklyn Nets guard’s interests is completely insane. The Rolling Stone recently published a piece about the state of vaccination in the NBA, and unsurprisingly, Irving is featured in it. The article revealed […]

Everyone who knows about their NBA history knows that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is not afraid of taking a stand on important topics. That still holds true today, as the former Los Angeles Lakers center dropped some harsh words on NBA stars that refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In an email interview with The Rolling Stone, […]

We know Kawhi Leonard to be the Fun Guy of the NBA. As it turns out, though, the Los Angeles Clippers star has a softer side to him. Leonard recently attended a dedication ceremony for a new basketball court in his hometown Moreno Valley. There, the Clippers forward said a few words of encouragement to […]

You can call Amari Cooper anything you want. You can’t question the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver’s commitment to playing football, though. Despite injuring his rib during Week 1, Cooper continued to play on Week 2 for the Cowboys against the Los Angeles Chargers. He had a solid performance, but he seemed to reaggravate that rib […]

Long-time followers of Russell Westbrook know that the man just cannot avoid giving his 120% every game. The trademark of the newly-acquired Los Angeles Laker is his high-intensity playing style that goes pedal to the metal all them time. According to Chris Brickley, one of the biggest trainers in the NBA, that intensity is what […]

Dak Prescott has been away from the Dallas crowd for far too long, and he knows it. The Dallas Cowboys QB hasn’t played in front of the home crowd since his season-ending injury in October 2020. A few days before the Cowboys face the Philadelphia Eagles in Dallas, Prescott talked about how excited he is […]

New York Giants offensive center and team captain Nick Gates suffered a gruesome leg fracture during their Week 2 match against the Washington Football Team. Leg fractures are terrible injuries for any athlete, but that goes double for football players. These types of injuries can often be career-ending. Speaking to reporters a week after that […]

Russell Westbrook may not be a part of the Washington Wizards now, but the now-Los Angeles Laker has left a lasting impact on Bradley Beal and his old team. Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard said that Westbrook has influenced Beal to be a better leader. According to him, the former’s departure forced the latter to step […]

Jon “Bones” Jones landed himself in trouble yet again recently. The Ultimate Fighting Championship talent was arrested earlier this morning in Las Vegas for battery domestic violence and tampering with a vehicle. Dana White, the president of the UFC, said he wasn’t particularly shocked by this development. In an interview with media officials, White said […]

Kyle Lowry’s move to the Miami Heat might come as a surprise to some NBA fans, but for the former Toronto Raptors guard, the decision was easy. The reason? As it turns out, it’s Jimmy Butler. In an interview with The Miami Herald, Lowry talks about his relationship with Butler as one of the biggest […]

The AEW has caught the attention of wrestling fans recently with their big-name signings. Their latest move, though, is a head-turner for a different type of audience, specifically, for those living in Dallas. AEW announced recently that they have signed former Dallas Mavericks center Satnam Singh. (via PWInsider.com) “All Elite Wrestling (AEW) today announced the […]

DK Metcalf got himself into some tense situations in their first two games of the season. The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver was flagged four times in their last two game. He was also called for taunting during their opening game against the Colts, and the 15-yard penalty on the kickoff led to a Colts touchdown. […]

It has long been rumored by many insiders that the National Basketball Association is making an effort to curb foul-baiting. Now, in a welcome news for basketball fans, the NBA has officially announced their plans regarding this tactic. In a Zoom call with reporters, NBA senior vice president and head of referee development and training […]

Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis have been at the center of many rumors recently, mostly regarding their apparent “beef” with each other. For Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban though, those rumors aren’t true because of one simple fact: the two still like each other’s social media posts. Yes, you heard that right. According to this […]

The Carolina Panthers have suffered yet another unfortunate injury in their game against the Houston Texans. After star running back Christian McCaffrey was carted off due to a hamstring injury, the Panthers had to take rookie cornerback Jaycee Horn out of the game due to an apparent non-contact leg injury. Here’s what happened to #Panthers […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has seen his fellow draft class teammates sign big contract extensions this off-season. Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Robert Williams have all signed long-term deals to stay with their current team. But the Nuggets young star isn’t worried about that at the moment. As per the Denver […]

Richard Sherman is an amazing talent in the NFL, but in 2019, his career took a downward turn. Now, the former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers cornerback says he’s ready to come back into the league In an interview with Doug Farrar of USA Sports, Sherman was asked why teams shouldn’t be worried about […]

Getting subbed out is never a pleasant feeling for any self-respecting athlete. You feel frustration at yourself for not being good enough to stay on the court or field. For Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, though, that feeling is doubly worse. David Helman of Cowboys.com noted that when Parsons was being subbed out at certain […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving may be a polarizing player off the court, but his talent on the court is undeniable. He’s not an MVP-level candidate like his teammates Kevin Durant and James Harden. However, according to legendary point guard Isiah Thomas, Kyrie is incredibly important to their championship hopes. Speaking with Etan Thomas of […]

Veterans of NBA Twitter remember exactly where they were during the infamous Battle for DeAndre Jordan. DJ, who played for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2015, was set to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. However, at the last moment, he reneged on the deal and decided to stay with the Clips. What followed was a […]

The Phoenix Suns shocked the world last season, as Devin Booker and Chris Paul led them to the NBA Finals. The Suns lost in six games to the Milwaukee Bucks, but fans are optimistic that they’ll be able to replicate that success and make it to the Finals again. However, if you ask former Suns […]

LeBron James has done a lot of things other than play basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers star is obviously one of the most outspoken players in the league, unafraid of speaking out against injustices. LeBron has also used his massive following to help other people in need, such as when he founded his “I Promise” […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to make a deep run in the NBA Finals this season. Behind their tried-and-tested core Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the Warriors are looking to barge back into the Playoffs and make some noise, if not win it all outright. That, of course, means that every roster […]

Carson Wentz may have had a rough time during the Indianapolis Colts’ Week 1 match-up against Seattle, but the Colts QB is getting some much-needed help from an unlikely source. Ian Rapaport of NFL.com reported that Colts left tackle Eric Fisher will be returning from his Achilles injury in Week 2. (via Ian Rapaport) “Big […]

The battle to become Stephen Curry’s next backup is heating up, as the Golden State Warriors continue to work out different guards for the job. The newest player to enter this competition is someone who already familiar with playing for the Warriors and Curry. According to TheWarriorsTalk on Twitter, the Warriors front office will hold […]

The Toronto Raptors’ newest rookie, Scottie Barnes, has captivated the hearts of Raptors fans around the globe. His energy and presence breathes new life into an organization that is looking to start anew with a new cast of players. If any Raptors fans were still salty they didn’t pick Jalen Suggs, this latest letter penned […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a massive retooling of their roster. They traded and let go of multiple players to get new ones. The result is a massive collection of elite role players to flank LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, there’s one criticism that many fans have of this team: chemistry. After all, this […]

The Cult of Justin Fields continues to grow. Last week, Chicago Bears and NFL fans alike called for the rookie Fields to take over Andy Dalton’s starting spot. Despite the rookie barely playing in their first game of the season, fans seemingly saw enough for him to start for the Bears. Now, Justin Fields has […]

Shaquille O’Neal is no stranger to having extremely disrespectful takes. The former Los Angeles Lakers star is well-known around the NBA community as someone who doesn’t have a filter when it comes to his hot takes. This time, his target wasn’t a current NBA player, but a former foe of his. While talking about the […]

It’s the most wonderful time indeed for select children in Western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster organized a shopping spree for the kids of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania, in a heartwarming act ahead of the holiday season. Smith-Schuster said that this act was him paying it forward and doing […]

The battle for the Golden State Warriors’ final roster spot is heating up, as a new contender emerges to contend for a coveted spot as the backup to Stephen Curry. As per Anthony Slater’s report on The Athletic, the Warriors thought former Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison looked good in his workout. (via The Athletic, […]

Orlando Magic fans are in for a real treat next season, if what RJ Hampton said is to be believed. In an interview with The Athletic’s  Josh Robbins, RJ Hampton said that the rumors that he’s grown are true. (via The Athletic, u/nonbiasednbafan on Reddit) “I asked [Magic guard] RJ Hampton about his height, and […]

Carson Wentz and the Indianapolis Colts are taking their talents to the television! Hard Knocks, the critically-acclaimed sports documentary show produced by NFL Films, has announced the team they’ll be covering for 2021. The documentary will follow the Colts’ 2021 bid to win the championship. This marks the first time that Hard Knocks will cover […]

Last season, Philadelphia 76ers center and certified troll Joel Embiid barged into the MVP conversation with his stellar play. He finished second to Nikola Jokic, but one NBA analyst believes that Embiid can do better and win it in 2022 for the Sixers. During an episode of “The Jump on ESPN”, Kendrick Perkins said that […]